Ismael Ortiz and the Beijing Olympics Posted on July 21st
Ismael, or "The Ish" as he's commonly known as in Drury University, made the minimum qualifying time of 23.00 seconds in Men's 50m Freestyle at the Coppa Italia celebrated on mid-July in Chile. The minimum qualifying time requested by the International Swimming Federation FINA (Federación Internacional de Natación) is of 23:13 seconds as B Mark, so he should be well and clear to represent Panama in the 50m Freestyle competition in Beijing. So, what's the problem? The Panamanian Olympic Comittee is being a silly bitch, that's what.Panamanians and Club Vanity
I used to go out with a girl who, even though she looked like those poster girls who are all ... Continue
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Pepina y Torton
There's been a sort of resurgence as of late of one of the most beloved acts from the 80's that ... Continue
June 27th / 0 comments
The Ambush of the McDonald’s Beggar Kids
I was with my friend Marco one late Thursday afternoon just cruising about when hunger struck, causing me to detour ... Continue
June 19th / 0 comments
Señor Loop - MCMLXXXII
Their first record in over four years, Panama-based alternative rock band Señor Loop returns with a rock-solid album full of ... Continue
June 4th / 0 comments
Pepsigol Evolution Commercial Poops on Panama National Soccer Team
I'm taking a break from my adventures with one Niko Bellic to chime in on this whole Pepsigol Evolution commercial ... Continue
May 29th / 0 comments
Lucha Xtrema Nacional (LXN)
Like a folded chair to the face, sometimes things blindside us and knock us off our shoes when we least ... Continue
May 23rd / 0 comments
A Stroll Down Calle Uruguay in Panama City, Panama
Due to an oddball series of events that I dare not discuss here, I found myself perusing the nightlife of ... Continue
May 7th / 0 comments
Grainjaus Session 3 - Bruce Lee and Tony Jaa
Porto Diao marches on with his ongoing cult/exploitation film festival at the Theatre guild of Ancon. This time, it's a ... Continue
April 24th / 0 comments
Panamanians and Marijuana
Ahh, yes. Marijuana. Pot. Reefer. Cannabis. Ganja. A misunderstood natural drug that has been with humanity ever since we first ... Continue
April 17th / 0 comments
Grainjaus Session 2 - GRINDHOUSE
It is with great pleasure that I present to you, dear reader, a Porto Diao project that's close to my ... Continue
April 4th / 0 comments
Rob Rivera is Number 1 English Speaking Panama Blog
At least that's what the folks at Panama Travel News are saying. It was Friday morning, sort of excited about ... Continue
March 31st / 0 comments
Guildstock 2008 at the Ancon Theater Guild
Just a quick heads-up for those of you in Panama City; as a member of the Theater Guild of Ancon ... Continue
March 27th / 0 comments
Panamanians and Mistresses
There is a common misconception that the Latin-American male is a creature that, while decidedly Christian, does seem to have ... Continue
March 24th / 0 comments
Dodging Bullets is the New Extreme Sport
This is not much an article or essay as it is commentary on the type of world we live in ... Continue
March 13th / 0 comments

